Ultimate Italy - Luxury Gold

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Ultimate Italy

Luxury Gold



Tour Description:

Enjoy the ultimate Italian experience during this 12-day guided tour. Sail to the sun-drenched island of Capri, where you will join a Local Expert for a tour of the infamous Faraglioni Rocks — three towering rocks jutting out from the Mediterranean Sea. At lunch, sit down to an Italian feast at the Michelin-starred Le Monzù, where you will have sweeping views of the Gulf of Naples while savoring dishes made from fresh, seasonal ingredients. See Florence your way with a choice of activities: Join an art historian and visit the Accademia to see Michelangelo's David or walk with a local food expert and taste this Tuscan town’s most decadent treats. In Venice, visit the Doge's Palace with a Local Expert and without the crowds — the expansive residence is yours alone to explore after hours.

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Dates & Pricing

Sunday 27 Apr 25 — Thursday 08 May 25Starting at $10,525Check Mark Icon SPECIALGet a Quote
Sunday 11 May 25 — Thursday 22 May 25Starting at $10,795Check Mark Icon SPECIALGet a Quote
Sunday 08 Jun 25 — Thursday 19 Jun 25Starting at $10,725Check Mark Icon SPECIALGet a Quote
Sunday 22 Jun 25 — Thursday 03 Jul 25Starting at $10,925Check Mark Icon SPECIALGet a Quote
Sunday 06 Jul 25 — Thursday 17 Jul 25Starting at $10,725Check Mark Icon SPECIALGet a Quote
Sunday 20 Jul 25 — Thursday 31 Jul 25Starting at $10,625Check Mark Icon SPECIALGet a Quote
Sunday 17 Aug 25 — Thursday 28 Aug 25Starting at $9,925Check Mark Icon SPECIALGet a Quote
Sunday 31 Aug 25 — Thursday 11 Sep 25Starting at $10,825Check Mark Icon SPECIALGet a Quote
Sunday 14 Sep 25 — Thursday 25 Sep 25Starting at $10,420Check Mark Icon SPECIALGet a Quote
Sunday 28 Sep 25 — Thursday 09 Oct 25Starting at $10,425Check Mark Icon SPECIALGet a Quote
Sunday 05 Oct 25 — Thursday 16 Oct 25Starting at $10,425Check Mark Icon SPECIALGet a Quote
Sunday 12 Oct 25 — Thursday 23 Oct 25Starting at $10,425Check Mark Icon SPECIALGet a Quote
Sunday 12 Apr 26 — Thursday 23 Apr 26Starting at $11,350Check Mark Icon SPECIALGet a Quote
Sunday 26 Apr 26 — Thursday 07 May 26Starting at $11,350Check Mark Icon SPECIALGet a Quote
Sunday 03 May 26 — Thursday 14 May 26Starting at $11,650Check Mark Icon SPECIALGet a Quote
Sunday 10 May 26 — Thursday 21 May 26Starting at $11,650Check Mark Icon SPECIALGet a Quote
Sunday 17 May 26 — Thursday 28 May 26Starting at $11,425Check Mark Icon SPECIALGet a Quote
Sunday 24 May 26 — Thursday 04 Jun 26Starting at $11,450Check Mark Icon SPECIALGet a Quote
Sunday 07 Jun 26 — Thursday 18 Jun 26Starting at $11,775Check Mark Icon SPECIALGet a Quote
Sunday 14 Jun 26 — Thursday 25 Jun 26Starting at $11,775Check Mark Icon SPECIALGet a Quote
Sunday 21 Jun 26 — Thursday 02 Jul 26Starting at $11,775Check Mark Icon SPECIALGet a Quote
Sunday 28 Jun 26 — Thursday 09 Jul 26Starting at $11,575Check Mark Icon SPECIALGet a Quote
Sunday 05 Jul 26 — Thursday 16 Jul 26Starting at $11,550Check Mark Icon SPECIALGet a Quote
Sunday 19 Jul 26 — Thursday 30 Jul 26Starting at $11,450Check Mark Icon SPECIALGet a Quote
Sunday 16 Aug 26 — Thursday 27 Aug 26Starting at $10,695Check Mark Icon SPECIALGet a Quote
Sunday 30 Aug 26 — Thursday 10 Sep 26Starting at $11,650Check Mark Icon SPECIALGet a Quote
Sunday 06 Sep 26 — Thursday 17 Sep 26Starting at $11,450Check Mark Icon SPECIALGet a Quote
Sunday 13 Sep 26 — Thursday 24 Sep 26Starting at $11,695Check Mark Icon SPECIALGet a Quote
Sunday 20 Sep 26 — Thursday 01 Oct 26Starting at $11,450Check Mark Icon SPECIALGet a Quote
Sunday 27 Sep 26 — Thursday 08 Oct 26Starting at $11,225Check Mark Icon SPECIALGet a Quote
Sunday 04 Oct 26 — Thursday 15 Oct 26Starting at $11,225Check Mark Icon SPECIALGet a Quote
Sunday 11 Oct 26 — Thursday 22 Oct 26Starting at $11,225Check Mark Icon SPECIALGet a Quote
Check Mark Icon Disclaimer: Prices listed are per person, based on double occupancy, and in USD. All promotions are valid for new bookings only, capacity controlled and valid on select dates and departures. Individual Terms and Conditions will apply to all promotions. Any promotion can be withdrawn at any time without notice. Please speak with your Pavlus Travel Planner for complete vendor terms and conditions, including eligible tour and cruise dates.


Destination & Sightseeing

Destination Highlights:

Enjoy seamless personal assistance throughout your journey. From securing exclusive reservations, to organising transportation, your Travel Concierge ensures every aspect of your travel is tailored to your tastes and preferences.
In select destinations, our network of Local Expert Guides will illuminate your journey on a deeper level.  ​
Included at all hotels.
Hotel taxes, porterage and tips, as well as tips for included dining experiences, are included.
Enjoy breakfast every morning, and an array of incredible dining options throughout your journey, infused with discovery and adventure.
On days where a Relaxed Start (RS) is indicated, you can select to indulge in breakfast in bed.​
Enjoy complimentary hotel Wi-Fi. And, on select coaches, onboard Wi-Fi may also be available.
Transfers are included on your journey start and end dates, and where additional accommodation has been booked in advance through Luxury Gold. Transfers to train stations or alternate hotels, in the same start or end city as the itinerary, may be requested.

ITINERARY

Buongiorno Rome
2025 marks a Jubilee Year, a momentous Roman Catholic event celebrated every 25 years, turning Rome into a center of celebration. As festivities unfold, itineraries may be adjusted to ensure you make the most of your time as you visit the Eternal City. Begin your Italy luxury tour journeying to your luxurious hotel by private chauffeur. Tonight, enjoy the ambience of the Eternal City strolling through cobbled streets before dining on fine Italian cuisine beneath the gaze of the Pantheon.

Rome and the Vatican
Explore the Eternal City and Vatican Museums with the guidance of a Local Expert. Admire magnificent frescos and unlock religious history before crossing the Tiber to view the mighty Colosseum and the Roman Forum.

Pompeii and the Isle of Capri / Sorrento
At the foot of Mount Vesuvius, your Local Expert paints a vivid picture of the past at the ruins of Pompei. Journey south through dramatic coastal scenery and lemon groves to your luxurious hotel in Capri or Sorrento (date dependent) and enjoy an elegant dinner of local specialties.

Explore the Isle of Dreams Relaxed Start
For guests staying in Capri, indulge in a Relaxed Start. A private cruise shows off Capri’s dramatic coastline as you wind your way into hidden coves and visit the White Grotto. Enjoy a ride on the historic funicular to admire breathtaking scenery before strolling through the famous Piazzetta. Dine in style at Michelin-starred restaurant Le Monzù.

Umbria, Assisi and Perugia
Journey through vineyards and olive groves discovering Umbria and personalise your day. View the 28 incredible frescos of the Basilica of St. Francis with a local historian. Or, with the help of your local gourmand, learn the roots of Umbrian cuisine and taste heavenly flavors including local olive oils and truffle-infused cured meats. Tonight stay in the heart of Perugia's medieval town.

San Gimignano and Tuscany Relaxed Start
Fourth-generation weaver Marta shares the art of medieval Umbrian tradition of loom-weaving on a MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experience. Delight in a private wine tasting tour with the owners of Guardastelle Estate and lunch surrounded by rolling hills and vineyards. Indulge in sensational gelato with World Champion Gelato maestro, Sergio Dondoli.

Renaissance Florence
Personalise your morning in Florence with an art or gourmet exploration. Join an art historian to explore Renaissance Florence in the Accademia Gallery, home to Michelangelo’s David, or explore markets and gourmet stores with a local food expert, illuminating Florentine specialties. Take a fascinating foraging trip for the region's aromatic truffles guided by an expert truffle dog. Dine on regional dishes including 'Fiorentina' — Tuscan steak seasoned and grilled to perfection — over dinner at a Tuscan Villa.

Tuscan Cuisine and Pisa Relaxed Start
Enjoy another Relaxed Start before exploring a former hunting lodge built in the 1200s by the Medici family. Using produce from the estate's vegetable and herb garden, do as the locals do, learning from a professional Italian chef how to roll pasta by hand. Sample the fruits of your labor accompanied by some of the estate's exquisite wines. In Pisa, marvel at the gravity-defying tower, Duomo and baptistery with a Local Historian.

Exploring the Cinque Terre
At the UNESCO-listed Cinque Terre, join your Local Expert and visit the cliffside towns of Manarola and Monterosso. Here, colorful houses perched upon steep, rugged coastline overlook the sparkling Mediterranean. Reach Rapallo for your stay at your luxurious hotel.

Venice and the Doge’s Palace
Cross the fertile plains of the River Po and arrive by water taxi. Cruise the elegant Grand Canal to view the luxurious palaces before sitting back in a classic gondola to ride through the quieter, hidden canals. Step behind the velvet ropes as you enter the Doge's Palace for an after-hours tour guided by a local art historian.

The Magic of Venice Relaxed Start
Unlock the centuries-old craft of glassblowing and join a Local Expert to explore the hidden lanes of Venice, learning the secrets of its past and present. Delight in a celebratory evening of local delicacies this evening.

Arrivederci Venice
Your Italian voyage ends in style, with a private boat ride to Venice’s Marco Polo Airport.

Check Mark Disclaimer: Prices listed are per person, based on double occupancy, and in USD. All promotions are valid for new bookings only, capacity controlled and valid on select dates and departures. Individual Terms and Conditions will apply to all promotions. Any promotion can be withdrawn at any time without notice. Please speak with your Pavlus Travel Planner for complete vendor terms and conditions, including eligible tour and cruise dates.

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